tex mex breakfast chimichanga

San Angelo, TX
Updated on Dec 7, 2012

This is one of those recipes where measurements just aren't needed. I used leftover's, fresh veggies, fried taters and of course cheese. The only thing I would suggest, if using meat, make sure it's one you like with eggs. Enjoy!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • - **leftover sirloin steak
  • - **red potatoes
  • - **diced onion
  • - **diced tomatoes
  • - **chopped jalapeno
  • - **chopped cilantro
  • - **eggs
  • - **grated cheese
  • - **10-12" flour tortillas
  • - **canola oil
  • - **salt and pepper to taste

How To Make tex mex breakfast chimichanga

  • Step 1
    I started the process by dicing some red potatoes (4) and onion (1/2) and fried in the same skillet I had cooked steak in the night before.
  • Step 2
    While that was cooking I diced 2 tomatoes, and 2 jalapeno's and put in a non stick skillet and started cooking them with a little bacon grease I had.
  • Step 3
    Then I cut the leftover steak up into large bite size pcs. and chopped some cilantro.
  • Step 4
    Then I popped the steak in my food processor and gave it a whirl to chop it nicely.
  • Step 5
    Then I added it to the tomatoes and jalapeno's to warm it up.
  • Step 6
    Once warmed and browned a little, I added the potatoes and onions.
  • Step 7
    I a bowl I broke about a dozen eggs and added the cilantro and whisked really well.
  • Step 8
    Then I added the eggs to the meat and veggie mix.
  • Step 9
    I cooked them stirring constantly till eggs were firm.
  • Step 10
    Then I added some grated cheese I had leftover and added it to the pan.
  • Step 11
    I turned off the heat and stirred until the cheese had melted.
  • Step 12
    I heated my tortillas in the micro for about 2 min. to make them soft and easy to fold without tearing.
  • Step 13
    I placed a few tbs. of egg mix in the middle, folded the sides over, then rolled it up.
  • Step 14
    I heated about 2" oil in my skillet and browned them on all four sides.
  • Step 15
    You can serve them with any condiment you enjoy with eggs, here are a few suggestions: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/tomatillo-breakfast-salsa.html?p=1 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/mexican-red-table-salsa-salsa-roja-de-2.html?p=1 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/roasted-tomatillos-salsa.html?p=2

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